Owners of the historic Lillagaard Inn, in Ocean Grove, can now add “authors” to their long and varied resumes.

Dick and Jane Wehr, have just independently published a insightful memoir “Spend a Night with Dick and Jane: It’s the Inn Thing to Do.” The paperback is a lighthearted look back at their years spent as Bed and Breakfast owners.

“There are so many funny and interesting stories that we have witnessed at the Lillagaard and I didn’t want them to be forgotten,” said Dick Wehr. “Other stories focus on the many celebrities who have graced the inn with their presence, including ‘John-Boy Walton’ a Princess and a world-renowned jockey.”

Chapter 6 is my favorite. Reinforcing the fact that the Wehrs really have seen everything – domestic squabbles, eccentric personalities – over the years, the Wehrs share a story about a couple who left handcuffs attached to their guestroom headboard.

In addition to memories, the Wehrs detail sage advice to prospective inn owners. The last chapter, “To B&B or Not to B&B” discusses the benefits and drawbacks of owning an inn. Hint – storage is always an issue and being a handyman is a nice plus.

The love the Wehrs have for their 10,000 square foot inn, which has expanded to include a traditional English tearoom, emanates through every page of this great beach read.

“Spend a Night with Dick and Jane” is available on Amazon and at the inn (5 Abbot Avenue, Ocean Grove. 732.988.1216)

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